K-12 Schooling & Higher Education

Positive educational outcomes are associated with substantial social and economic benefits. The quality of educational supports delivered through K-12 schooling and higher education affects educational outcomes. What are the aims of K-12 Schooling and Higher Education in Missouri? Is Missouri getting to outcomes?

University of Missouri Extension faculty partnered with colleagues from Arkansas to develop guidance on Creating an Education & Workforce Pipeline for your Community/Region. Their pipeline graphic illustrates the complexity of connecting early learning contexts, formal education experiences in K-12 schooling and higher education, higher education and technical training, and ongoing workforce development across the lifespan. These authors advocate that local communities use available data to better understand the quality of different components of the pipeline.

Exploring the strength of connections between PK-12 education and higher education is an important step in creating or strengthening an education and workforce pipeline. The Missouri High School Graduates Report tracks Missouri public high school graduates entering public 2- and 4-year postsecondary institutions.

Enrollment in Remedial Courses by Missouri County (click on map for interactive features)

This interactive map shows the percentage of Missouri public high school graduates who enroll in 1 or more remedial courses at a public institute of higher education in the state. Five-year trends can be explored at the county and district levels for remedial English, Math, Reading, and Other courses. Career and Technical Education is another critical component of the education and workforce pipeline in Missouri communities (see Issue 3 in the Education Domain for more information).

ALL THINGS MISSOURI

All Things Missouri is an interactive destination for community leaders and decision-makers developed by the Center for Applied Research and Engagement Systems in collaboration with University of Missouri Extension and Engagement. Populated with both national and local data, the site features interactive maps, reports, and resources to serve all cities and counties across the state of Missouri. Information is categorized across four main categories informing leaders in business, agriculture, education, and health about local policies and practices that drive better outcomes for all.